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Rico Dowdle or Travis EtienneWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Travis Etienne is listed out (hamstring) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Rico Dowdle is a Carolina Panthers running back who averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Travis Etienne is a Jacksonville Jaguars running back who averaged 13.9 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBCarolina Panthers#21 RB
Rico Dowdle
PPG
11.6
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,076
Rush TDs
6
Rec
39
Rec Yds
297
Bye
Week 5
RBJacksonville Jaguars#13 RB
Travis Etienne
PPG
13.9
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,107
Rush TDs
7
Rec
36
Rec Yds
292
Bye
Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Rico Dowdle vs Travis Etienne: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatRico DowdleTravis Etienne
PPG (Half-PPR)11.613.9
Games Played1717
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)197236
Rushing Yards1,0761,107
Rush Yds/Game63.365.1
Rushing TDs67
Receptions3936
Receiving Yards297292
Targets5052
Total TDs713
Age2827
Experience5 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Rico Dowdle or Travis Etienne in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Rico Dowdle and Travis Etienne is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Travis Etienne averaged 13.9.

Should I draft Rico Dowdle or Travis Etienne in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Travis Etienne averaged 13.9 across 17. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Rico Dowdle and Travis Etienne average in 2025?▾

Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Travis Etienne averaged 13.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Rico Dowdle and Travis Etienne's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Rico Dowdle (CAR) has a bye in Week 5, and Travis Etienne (JAX) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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